The Hochar family’s philosophy of respect for the environment guides every part of the Musar Wines Collection. As a result, the Musar team manages 220 hectares of vineyards with minimal human interference. This approach allows the land, climate, and vines to express themselves naturally. They craft all wines with minimal intervention to preserve their authentic character.
Chateau Musar became the first producer in Lebanon to achieve organic certification for its own vineyards in 2006. In addition, the Musar team cultivates most of the Musar Wines Collection in the Bekaa Valley. This region sits between two mountain ranges running parallel to Lebanon’s Mediterranean coastline. Growers have cultivated vines here for at least 6,000 years. Historically, the Phoenicians spread vines and wine culture from Byblos across the Mediterranean.
Flanked by snow‑covered mountains and situated at 1000m (3,000 feet) above sea level, the Bekaa Valley enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. It also benefits from fresh mountain breezes and an average temperature of 25°C. Consequently, the Musar vineyards remained remote and unspoilt. The team farmed them in an ‘organic’ way long before the term existed.
Local Bedouins hand‑harvest all grapes used in the Musar Wines Collection between August and October. Meanwhile, the winemaking team relies on ambient yeasts to drive fermentation. They use only the bare minimum of sulphur. As a result, Chateau Musar Red wines remain unfined and unfiltered. This approach preserves purity and longevity.
To explore individual wines within the Musar Wines Collection, you can browse our Chateau Musar Red range. You can also discover the heritage of Chateau Musar White or enjoy the elegance of Chateau Musar Rosé.
Additionally, you can visit the Chateau Musar Ratings catalogue for vintage scores and historical reviews. More stories and insights appear in our Chateau Musar Articles section.
Chateau Musar also produces L’Arack de Musar, Lebanon’s purest aniseed‑flavoured spirit. The team crafts it with the same dedication to tradition and quality.
